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Biography
Chris Guldjian is a founding partner that built Guldjian | Fasel Accident Attorneys, now Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys. Chris is an aggressive advocate and trial attorney for those who have been injured due to the negligence and intentional acts of other individuals and companies.
Chris was trained by clerking for the Los Angeles Superior Court in Long Beach and the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s office. His trial experience grew while working for major private firms and renowned plaintiff trial attorneys. He relishes the fact that justice can be served for his clients in a courtroom with impartial jurors having the final word.
Chris has successfully brought several cases to verdict and has aggressively advocated major plaintiff settlements emulating in the millions of dollars. Recently, Chris was featured on the front page of the Orange County Register after suing a mental health facility related to his client being raped by another patient.
Chris received his B.A. in Political Science and International Relations at California State University, Long Beach. He earned his J.D. from Whittier Law School. While in law school, he received an award in pretrial litigation and graduated top of his class.
During the course of his career, Chris has achieved top ratings by Super Lawyer, Nolo, Best Lawyers, and Avvo. He has numerous articles published and presented topics throughout the nation.
Chris is a member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
Chris remains active in community-based organizations through his Church and is married with three beautiful children.
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Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
2025
Licenses
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys
20250 Birch SW Street, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
chrisandfrank.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Christopher online.
Christopher A. Guldjian's Reviews
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Posted by James | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Recommend
I had a great experience with Chris as an attorney. I did not have to worry about anything besides getting better. Speedy process and great outcome.
Posted by Sierra | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Strong attorney
Chris is my go to accident attorney who I recommend to my friends and family. He is realistic and efficient, and is the only attorney I trust to represent myself.
Christopher Guldjian
Replied last July 16, 2025Thank you for sharing your kind words here and the 5 Star Review. We are sorry about your accident Sierra but we are glad we were able to help you!
Posted by Zachary Nazareth | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best personal injury attorney in OC
Chris is definitely the only attorney I wanted to represent me in my car accident case. He is highly intelligent and reliable. He did an amazing job and would do the same for you.
Christopher Guldjian
Replied last July 16, 2025Thank you for the 5 Star Review and for sharing your kind words here Zachary. We appreciate you trusting us to handle your case. We do the best that we can to keep our clients satisfied!
Posted by Jose | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great personal injury lawyer
I can’t recommend Christopher enough! From day one, their team treated my case with compassion, professionalism, and urgency. They handled all the paperwork, dealt with the insurance companies, and kept me informed every step of the way. What could have been a stressful experience turned into one of ...
Christopher Guldjian
Replied last July 14, 2025Hi Jose, thank you for the 5 Star Review and for sharing your kind words here. We take pride in providing exceptional care with our clients. We are so happy you received great customer care from our team of experts. We appreciate you trusting us to handle your case.
Posted by Elizabeth | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Would recommend
I had a great experience with Chris’ firm. He is a great litigator, and I felt informed throughout the entire process.
Christopher Guldjian
Replied last July 14, 2025Thank you for sharing your kind words here Elizabeth and the 5 Star Review. We are so happy you received great customer care from our team of experts. We appreciate you trusting us to handle your case.
Christopher A. Guldjian's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Chris at a prior law firm and know what he can do. He is a solid attorney, personable and always looks out for the client’s best interest. I strongly endorse Chris."
Matthew Dolman
Personal injury lawyer
Ted Wacker
Personal injury lawyer
Frank Fasel
Personal injury lawyer
Yasmine Djawadian
Personal injury lawyer
Richard Gagliano
Personal injury lawyer
Melanie Harris
Personal injury lawyer
Thomas Fasel
Business lawyer
William Cumming
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Listed, Best Lawyers - US News & World Report
2001
CACI Award PreTrial Litigation, CACI
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founding Partner, Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Alder Law
2007 - 2015
Partner, Guldjian Law APC
2004 - 2008
Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2001 - 2003
City Attorney, City Attorney Huntington Beach
1999 - 2002
Clerk - Extern, Superior Court Of Los Angeles, Long Beach
Associations
2010 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
California Trial Lawyers Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney
2003 - Present
Consumer Attorney AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
US District CourtAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2002 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAttorney Member
2001 - Present
AGM SchoolBoard Chair
1999 - Present
Armenian National Committee of AmericaBoard Member
2004 - 2012
Armenian National Committee of AmericaBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Auto v. Auto
$350,000
Motorcycle v. Auto
$250,000
Trucking Accident $3M
$3,000,000
Medical Center / Sexual Abuse
$800,000
Pedestrian v. Vehicle
Settled for Policy - $1M
Education
2002
Whittier Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
California St Univ Long Beach
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Armenian Law Students Association
Seminar on Legal Consequences of Armernian Genocide Reparations
2012
Fall Semester University Course
Legal Ethics
Publications
2010
Orange County Register Newspaper
Front Page Article
Languages
Armenian
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a basis for a lawsuit?
22 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can my auto insurance find me 100% at fault for an accident, if another vehicle ran a red light?
17 Nov 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What Happens if an Uber Driver Hits a Pedestrian?
20 Nov 2015
Video Legal Guide
What is a HIPPA?
19 Nov 2015
Legal Guide
DETERMINING LIABILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA
21 Aug 2015